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Sunshine on Leith (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Sunshine on Leith is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Dexter Fletcher, starring Kevin Guthrie as Ally, George MacKay and Peter Mullan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $8.8 million worldwide.

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Sunshine on Leith (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Music
Original language
English
Studio
DNA Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sunshine on Leith About?

The premise of Sunshine on Leith without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After returning home from serving in Afghanistan, Davy and Ally find themselves struggling to adjust to civilian life in Edinburgh. The film follows their journeys as they navigate family, relationships, and finding employment, all while trying to rediscover a sense of normalcy. "Sunshine on Leith" is a musical adaptation of the popular stage show, and features a soundtrack of beloved songs by the Scottish pop-folk band The Proclaimers.

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Cast & crew

Sunshine on Leith Cast & Characters

Kevin Guthrie leads the cast as Ally, with George MacKay as Davy Henshaw and Peter Mullan as Robert 'Rab' Henshaw. Directed by Dexter Fletcher; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dexter Fletcher

More films directed by Dexter Fletcher, best-rated first: Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Eddie the Eagle and Ghosted.

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Plot

Sunshine on Leith Plot Summary

What happens in Sunshine on Leith from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Davy Henshaw [George MacKay] and Ally [Kevin Guthrie] ride a tense line of fate as their patrol in an Afghan locale spirals into danger, each breath counting down the moments of survival. The film opens with an atmosphere of nerves among the soldiers, a mood underscored by the lean, hard-edged pulse of the situation. As the danger passes, the story shifts north to Edinburgh, where the two men try to readjust to civilian life after their tour. Davy returns to his home and family, while Ally is reunited with his girlfriend Liz [Freya Mavor], a nurse who happens to be Davy’s sister, a fact that will ripple through every choice they make.

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The whole story of Sunshine on Leith, scene by scene

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Box office

Sunshine on Leith Box Office

Sunshine on Leith grossed $8.8 million worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.8M

International
$8.8M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sunshine on Leith?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What city do Davy and Ally return to after their tour in Afghanistan?
Details

Sunshine on Leith Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Make My Heart Fly - Verliebt in Edinburgh” and “В Лейте светит солнце”.

Also known as
  • Make My Heart Fly - Verliebt in Edinburgh
  • В Лейте светит солнце
  • Amanece en Edimburgo
  • אור השמש על ליט
  • サンシャイン／歌声が響く街
  • Слънце над квартала Лейт
  • 선샤인 온 리스
  • 阳光利斯
  • Солнце над Литом
  • Surt el sol a Edimburg
  • 愛在陽光燦爛時

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Sunshine on Leith FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Sunshine on Leith, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sunshine on Leith?

Sunshine on Leith runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Sunshine on Leith released?

Sunshine on Leith was released on September 9, 2013.

Who directed Sunshine on Leith?

Sunshine on Leith was directed by Dexter Fletcher.

More films by Dexter Fletcher

Who is in the cast of Sunshine on Leith?

Sunshine on Leith stars Kevin Guthrie as Ally, George MacKay as Davy Henshaw and Peter Mullan as Robert 'Rab' Henshaw, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Sunshine on Leith make at the box office?

Sunshine on Leith grossed $8.8 million worldwide.

Does Sunshine on Leith have a post-credit scene?

No. Sunshine on Leith has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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